BEST OF THE YEAR: Kirkus - Parents Magazine - APALA - Chicago Public Library - Washington Post - Evanston Public Library - Los Angeles Public Library

A touching story about the power of play to break down barriers -- perfect for back to school season!

It's Dat's first day of school in a new country! Dat and his Mah made a long journey to get here, and Dat doesn't know the language. To Dat, everything everybody says -- from the school bus driver to his new classmates -- sounds like gibberish. How is Dat going to make new friends if they can't understand each other?

Luckily there's a friendly girl in Dat's class who knows that there are other ways to communicate, besides just talking. Could she help make sense of the gibberish?

Now in Spanish!

P R A I S E

Common Sense Media Selection
Charlotte Huck Recommended Book

"A superb picture book."
--The Wall Street Journal

"Masterly. A tender reflection."
--The New York Times

★ "The execution is stellar. A visually and emotionally immersive immigration story."
--Kirkus (starred)

★ "Delightful. Beginning readers will love this book as the illustrations say it all."
--School Library Connection (starred)

★ "Will give hope to kids dealing with a new country and could inspire others to reach out to struggling immigrant children."
--Booklist (starred)

Author: Young Vo
Binding Type: Hardcover
Publisher: Levine Querido
Published: 03/01/2022
Pages: 40
Weight: 0.85lbs
Size: 8.60h x 10.30w x 0.50d
ISBN: 9781646141104

Accelerated Reader:
Reading Level: 1.8
Point Value: 0.5
Interest Level: Lower Grade
Quiz #/Name: 521281 / Gibberish